Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Engineer (Level 4)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

1d•$129,300 - $193,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Department is seeking a Level 4 Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer for an in-person position in Redondo Beach, California. The role supports space systems programs and involves close interaction with program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers, and logistical support services. Work is primarily at Space Park, with periodic travel depending on program requirements; travel is listed as 10%. The position operates in a highly complex, restricted production environment and requires participation in end-to-end program protection. The engineer is responsible for procurement, manufacturing, integration, test, and delivery for an assigned work package, including cost and schedule performance and technical execution. The role includes planning and coordinating operations to build and test flight hardware from subassemblies through complete systems, designing tests to verify system requirements, promoting design-for-producibility principles, developing mechanical integration and test procedures for technicians, and documenting and resolving test anomalies and hardware non-conformances. The position also coordinates across technical disciplines to define and execute efficient operations. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour workdays Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with in-scope SSBI and an active CI polygraph are required at application. The candidate must be willing and able to obtain and maintain SAP access.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and at least 8 years of related engineering experience, or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and at least 6 years of related engineering experience.
Experience working on multidisciplinary teams in an Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or manufacturing environment.
Extensive technical experience with space vehicle mechanical systems, architecture, testing, and manufacturing procedures.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
Strong long-term planning, resource allocation, and schedule execution skills.
Excellent decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and technical presentation experience.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with in-scope SSBI and active Counterintelligence polygraph at the time of application.
Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain SAP access.
Ability to work in person in Redondo Beach, California.
Willingness to travel as required; travel is listed as 10%.

Nice To Haves

Active SAP access.
At least 2 years of experience in a space systems rapid development, technology transition, or Mission Class C-aligned business area.
Familiarity with or experience in CAM roles and responsibilities.
Direct experience leading teams through demanding aerospace test environments.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement, manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery for a work package, including cost, schedule, and technical execution.
Design tests to verify system requirements.
Promote design-for-producibility principles throughout each phase of the work package.
Develop detailed mechanical integration and test procedures for technicians to execute.
Document and remedy test anomalies and hardware non-conformances.
Coordinate across technical disciplines to define operations and complete work efficiently.
Participate in planning and coordinating operations to build and test flight hardware from subassembly through complete systems.
Support end-to-end program protection in a complex, restricted production environment.
Balance technical execution with skill development and team morale, particularly during high-intensity schedules or mission-critical phases.
Plan resources and execute schedules over the long term.
Drive alignment across program functions to meet deadlines while prioritizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k).
Educational assistance.
Life insurance.
Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
Paid time off.
Health and wellness resources.
Employee discounts.
Disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays.
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.